YONKERS

NATIVE SERVING ABOARD U.S. WARSHIP

Montessori Academy, Chiarello joined the Navy two years ago.

“I joined the Navy to serve my country, learn new skills, travel and meet new people,” said Chiarello.

ing that the military is very diverse as well, this has helped me be successful in my time in the Navy.”

Chung-Hoon is a guided-missile destroyer that provides a wide range of warfighting capabilities. The destroyer is a multimission ship that can operate independently or as part of a larger group of ships at sea. The ship is equipped with tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, guns and a phalanx close-in weapons system.

With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.

“Our mission remains timeless – to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy, fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence and committed to superior leadership at every single level,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations.

New Member At Bbrc

Joseph M. Scalzo has joined the team at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of event planning and management. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he studied business and hospitality management, Scalzo has accumulated 27 years of expertise in orchestrating successful events and trade shows.

His operational prowess and extensive background in event services make him an invaluable asset to the organization as well as his customer service skills. Scalzo’s genuine passion for working with people will enrich the BBRC team dynamic.

Seaman

Alessandro Chiarello, a native of Yonkers, New York, is serving aboard USS Chung-Hoon, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

A 2019 graduate of Yonkers